Good morning Reston! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
How upcoming RA decisions could reshape Reston’s lakes, parks and development
See how Reston rents compare to other Fairfax County hotspots
Also on today's calendar: Prepare to be Awed! Celebrating the SLHS STEAM Team's New Art Installation and 15 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 84 and low of 56 degrees.
Thursday: Very warm, temps: high: 90, low: 62. 🌶 Hot!
Friday: Hot, with a high of 94 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• RA Board Hears Updates On Land Use, Pesticide Notices, Lakes And Facility Planning (patch.com) — Reston Association leaders are tracking major development proposals, lake access initiatives, and facility planning that could significantly shape Reston’s future neighborhoods and recreation options. Updates include outreach to developers about joining RA, new transparency steps for pesticide use, early results from the Pass to Play program, and a facilities master plan meant to guide investments through 2028 and beyond.
• Year-over-year apartment costs decline throughout Fairfax County in May (ffxnow.com) — Apartment rents in Reston dipped about 2.3% over the past year, with median prices still above much of Fairfax County. The report compares Reston’s one- and two-bedroom costs to nearby communities and national trends, helping renters gauge how local prices stack up this spring.
📸 Around Reston
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
I'M completely confused and upset that ND hide my post about the cat I rescued last night from the street with help of Taylor and Val. ND said that I broke their guidelines! I only post simple and nice post! Apparently, someone or many on ND complained about my post! I requested… (Nextdoor Sunrise Valley Dr)
This is per the request of Doris L. of Lake Windermere. She asked to see some of my photography in color. This is the color version of the B/W Coral Bark Japanese Maple tree I posted… (Nextdoor Great Falls Crossing)
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🗞 Nearby News
Herndon
Herndon adopts sign standards for new development near Metro station (ffxnow.com)
Dr. Allen Garai: Vienna's Premier Orthodontic Specialist (tysonstoday.com)
The cost of new homes in Northern VA and what you get (arlnow.com)
McLean
Flore Café In Tysons To Launch Provence-Inspired High Tea Menu (patch.com)
Ok Reston! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!